---
title: MailItem.Reply Method (Outlook)
keywords: vbaol11.chm1367
f1_keywords:
- vbaol11.chm1367
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.MailItem.Reply
ms.assetid: c03208a4-dd31-a8ff-0dcd-4ef37a36beb2
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# MailItem.Reply Method (Outlook)

Creates a reply, pre-addressed to the original sender, from the original message.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Reply**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **MailItem** object.


### Return Value

A  **[MailItem](mailitem-object-outlook.md)** object that represents the reply.


## See also


#### Concepts


[MailItem Object](mailitem-object-outlook.md)

